Hikirikumpa - Mohana, Gajapati

Hikirikumpa is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Liliguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hikirikumpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hikirikumpa is 413831. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Hikirikumpa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hikirikumpa

According to the 2011 Census, Hikirikumpa village had a total population of 229 people, including 106 males and 123 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.21%, with male literacy at 74.70% and female literacy at 49.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Hikirikumpa

Hikirikumpa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Hikirikumpa

Hikirikumpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Hikirikumpa is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Hikirikumpa is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hikirikumpa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hikirikumpa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Hikirikumpa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hikirikumpa village are given below:

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